Greeting Card Tutorials

6 Simple Ways to Make a Calligraphy Christmas Tree

November 18, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 22 Comments
Calligraphy· Christmas· Christmas cards· Flourishing· Holiday· Tutorials· Video

I love punctuating my holiday paper goods with a calligraphy Christmas tree! It’s my motif of choice when I’m making DIY gift tags, mail art, or greeting cards. Flourished holiday trees are easy to make, and they double as an excellent calligraphy drill. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make six calligraphy Christmas trees through a series of short instructional videos. Have fun experimenting with these beauties, and for more holiday calligraphy fun, see TPK’s holiday calligraphy worksheet collection!

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Sending Out Holiday Cards and Letters: A Guide

November 9, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 10 Comments
Christmas· Christmas cards· Holiday

"Artistic Ornaments"-Themed DIY Christmas Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock — If you plan to hand-make all of your holiday cards (no judgment here if you don’t have time time, though!), this artistic ornaments card concept is fairly quick and easy.

You probably have friends and family members whose company you enjoy, but it’s difficult to stay in touch. The grind and responsibilities of daily life can make it difficult to keep friends and family in the loop! Consider the holidays an excellent opportunity to catch up. Today, I’ll share my technique for sending out holiday cards (and/or letters) in a low-stress and efficient manner.

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How to Make (Intentional) Calligraphy Ink Spatters

November 4, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Calligraphy· Everyday Skills· Home Decor· Intermediate Calligraphy· Thank You Cards· Tutorials· Video

Not everyone loves ink spatters, but I think they’re fabulous for adding in a casual feel to a piece of calligraphy. Spatters offer a quick, easy, and artistic way to fill up negative space! Today, I’ll share my super easy ink spatters technique with you through text/photo instructions and a short video.

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Free Greeting Card Calligraphy Cheat Sheet + Worksheet

October 21, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Birthday Cards· Calligraphy· Christmas cards· Free Printables· Greeting Card Tutorials· Sympathy Cards· Thank You Cards· Worksheets

About the Greeting Card Calligraphy Cheat Sheet

I know that anyone who reads tutorials on the TPK blog is capable of creating eye-catching lettering. The blog is replete with calligraphy and lettering inspiration, and you’ve likely had a go at writing a lovely letter or two. No matter what your skill level, though, calligraphy is always easier when you have an exemplar. Today’s Greeting Card Calligraphy “Cheat Sheet” was designed to make your life easier when it comes to writing out elegant greetings.
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🦋 How to Make a Fold Out Butterfly Thank You Card

October 14, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Printable Goodies· Thank You Cards· Tutorials

When I found out that Flow Magazine will no longer be publishing an English version, I was beyond disappointed. When I took to Instagram to complain, TPK reader Corine S. in the Netherlands generously offered to send over her three English issues of Flow. The issues, released several years ago, weren’t in my collection, and I couldn’t resist taking her up on the offer! I wanted to show my appreciation with a quick and cool thank you card, and today’s tutorial is what I came up with. The card comes together in a matter of minutes, and it has a lovely surprise on the inside!

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How to Make the Perfect Name-Only Envelope for a Card

October 7, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 3 Comments
Calligraphy· Everyday Skills· Greeting Card Tutorials· Holiday· Tutorials

A beautifully calligraphed envelope builds anticipation and makes a recipient feel special! That’s why, when you need an envelope for a card you’re going to give in person, it’s important to add a special touch. Today, I’ll walk you through how to make the perfect name-only envelope, and I’ll show you some examples of name-only envelopes that I’ve created in the past.

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